Fans could be forgiven for forgetting just how good Joe Gomez is on his day.
Dominant performances have been sporadic for the Liverpool defender over the last couple of years, and his inconsistent displays this season have justified why he is fourth in the centre-back pecking order at Anfield. Following his man-of-the-match outing against Manchester City in October, he conceded a penalty against West Ham and faced a tirade from his own manager in the 1-0 defeat by struggling Nottingham Forest.
Gomez's struggles mean he can have few complaints about being left at home this winter, with Gareth Southgate choosing six other centre-backs to represent England at the World Cup in Qatar. The 25-year-old looks a shadow of the player who started 12 consecutive Premier League victories during Liverpool's charge towards the title in the 2019/20 season.
